Our Team

At Woodcrest Village, our team strongly believes that no one position or person is more important than another. Without each individual contributing to our mission in a unique way, our community would not run as well as it does. Collectively, our team consists of licensed nurses, resident assistants, licensed nursing assistants, housekeepers, activity assistants, concierges, cooks, and dining room hostesses. The following individuals are the leaders in each of the departments at Woodcrest Village.

Bethany Brenner, Executive Director

Bethany has spent the last 27 years ‘growing up’ in this family-owned business. From washing dishes to resident care, there isn’t a position she hasn’t held. Her educational background includes a Master’s degree in Management from Brandeis University and an undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire in Health Management and Policy. She is responsible for the general operations of Woodcrest Village and works very closely with each department director to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

Kristin Gardner, R.N., Health Services Director

Kristin Gardner, R.N. is Woodcrest Village’s  Health Services Director. Her nursing background includes IV Home Infusion, Emergency Department nursing, and an assortment of other Nurse Manager roles in a hospital setting.

Kristin’s roots began growing up in a nursing home with a mother as a long-time caregiver. She shared, “I started off as a dietary aide in a nursing home years ago. I am proud to have started working as a dietary aide as I have seen many aspects of each job that supports each other within a facility. I also worked as an LNA for over 10 years, working in long term care as well as hospice, in addition to working in a hospital. I am proud to say that my mother worked as an LNA, at the same facility, for over 40 years. I have learned true care for residents from her and through many over the years.”

Having worked out of town for a number of years, Kristin looks forward to working within her local community. She resides in Sutton, NH in a lovely cabin hand-built by her father.

Sara Sidway, Business Office Manager

Sara is responsible for the monthly billing and human resources at Woodcrest Village. Over the years, Sara has worked as a bookkeeper for local businesses including Marshall’s Garage, and Morgan Hill Bookstore. However, her fondest memories come from the years she worked in her family-run furniture business.

Tina Carmichael, Director of Food Service

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Paul Gross, Director of Facilities

Paul was raised in Newton, MA before moving to Wayland, MA in 1988 to start a painting and wallpaper hanging business.  He married the love of his life Erica Lynne in 1997 and had their one and only child, Sterling, that same year.  In 2000, Paul moved his family to Bradford, NH where he started a construction and property management company that he ran for 18 years.  Most recently, Paul was the head of maintenance at New England College in Henniker.  He is thrilled to be part of the Woodcrest Village family.

Megan Loomis, Director of Activities

Megan come to us with many years of experience at The Clough Center and will start her journey at Woodcrest Village on Easter Sunday! Her enthusiasm and considerable experience make her a fabulous addition to our community. Megan develops and implements the Woodcrest Village monthly social calendar and plans the community events.  “I live in Newbury NH with my family and enjoy hiking in the White Mountains and spending time on the lake kayaking and swimming. I’m very excited to join the Woodcrest team! Each year on Halloween the kids in the neighborhood love coming to visit Woodcrest. The Residents are so generous with their candy and always invite us in to warm up when it’s bitter cold outside. I remember Christmas caroling one year with Mrs. Lizotte’s second grade class and thinking to myself what a great place this would be to work. Needless to say, I’m delighted to begin this next chapter and look forward to meeting the Residents, families and staff.”

Tina Davis, Concierge and Administrative Assistant

Tina comes to us with years of experience working with seniors. She has worked as an LNA, rehabilitation technician, and spent the last seven years as the activity director in an assisted living community in Warner NH. She prides herself on being compassionate and respectful with great attention to detail and organization. Tina has been a resident of Hillsborough, NH for 25 years, originally from Manchester NH. She has a beautiful daughter and a five-year-old granddaughter—that is the apple of her eye.